MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jane & John Justin Foundation Omni Theater Groundbreaking
Date: June 13, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, Texas 71607
Contact:
Tammy McKinney
Vice President of Development and Marketing
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Email: tmckinney@fwmsh.org
Media Advisory:
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is pleased to invite members of the media to the groundbreaking event for the highly anticipated Jane & John Justin Foundation Omni Theater project. This event marks a significant milestone in the Museum’s commitment to providing educational and immersive experiences for the community.
Event Details:
The groundbreaking event will take place on June 13, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, Texas 71607. Parking is available in the Museum School parking lot on the corner of Montgomery and Lansford.
Agenda:
9:00 AM – Arrival and registration of media representatives
9:15 AM – Welcoming remarks by Museum President, Orlando Carvalho, Mayor Mattie Parker, and Board Chair Marianne Auld
9:30 AM – Groundbreaking ceremony with ceremonial sledgehammers
9:40 AM – Photo opportunities and refreshments
Key Attendees:
- Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker
- Representatives from The Amon Carter Foundation, The City of Fort Worth, The Jane & John Justin Foundation, Leo Potishman Trust, Tarrant County, The Burnett Foundation, William E. Scott Foundation, The Paul E. Andrews Foundation, and The Ryan Foundation
- Local government officials and community leaders
- Project architects and designers
Media Opportunities:
Media representatives will have the opportunity to capture footage and photographs during the groundbreaking ceremony. Interviews with key project stakeholders will be available upon request. Tours of the Omni Theater ahead of the event may be available upon request.
RSVP:
Media representatives planning to attend are kindly requested RSVP to ahofbauer@fwmsh.org by June 9th.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Jane & John Justin Foundation Omni Theater groundbreaking and sharing this momentous occasion with you. For additional information or interview requests, please contact Tammy McKinney at the provided contact details.
The Museum was established in 1941, is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute. Anchored by its rich collections, the Museum is dedicated to lifelong learning. It engages guests through creative, vibrant programs and exhibits interpreting science and the history of Texas and the Southwest. For more information, visit www.fortworthmuseum.org.
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